Practical Astronomy April – Variable Stars
Observation of variable stars has a long history with amateur astronomy. We will discuss the types of variable stars and how to observe them to obtain scientifically useful data. This […]
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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, Auckland
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Practical Astronomy June – The Winter Night Sky
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Practical Astronomy July – Equatorial Mounts: Why We Use Them and How They Work
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandWhy does a telescope need an equatorial mount, and what makes it different from simpler fixed or altitude–azimuth designs? This beginner-friendly talk starts with the basic problem of following objects […]
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Practical Astronomy August – An overview of Astronomy software for Amateurs.
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandThis month will be an overview of Astronomy software for amateurs, particularly Sky Charting software for desktop and mobile. We will also cover some available options for telescope mount control, […]
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Practical Astronomy September – The Spring Night Sky
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium 670 Manukau Road, Epsom, AucklandThis will be one of our seasonal Planetarium sessions. We will use the Planetarium to explore the Spring Night Sky. This is a great way to improve your knowledge of […]